2014 Hyundai Sonata Problems, Recalls & Reliability
1,079 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2014 Hyundai Sonata, alongside 7 recall campaigns and 7 defect investigations. It scores 25/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Engine leads the reports, typically around 87,437 miles.
Typical
Where 2014 sits among all Sonata years
What owners report
“I was driving 70 miles per hour when my car started slowing down and the check engine light went on. I could not go more than 60 miles per hour on the freeway”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Sonata
“The left rear light where i place the bulb is burned out. The housing of where the bulb goes has to be replaced. Also, both headlights where i replace the bulb has burned out and needs to be replaced. There is a shortage in the wiring in the rear lights.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Sonata
“I was driving the car to take to emissions because the car was recently purchased and as I was driving the car turned off and doesn’t turn back on.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Sonata
“The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V312000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Sonata
“Steering column feels to have play when i turn the steering wheel in either left or right direction”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Sonata
“Total catastrophic brake failure will driving slowly in a parking lot, brake pedal went to floor, followed by a warning light to stop and have vehicle serviced, and another warning hybrid system failure.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Sonata
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 542 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 73,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 40,850 and 100,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (7)
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Sonata vehicles. The low pressure fuel hose that connects the low pressure fuel pump to the direct injection fuel pump may crack over time, due to heat generated within the engine compartment.
Fix: Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel hose, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's…
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Sonata vehicles. The low pressure fuel hose that connects the low pressure fuel pump to the direct injection fuel pump may crack over time due to heat generated within the engine compartment.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the low-pressure fuel hose for damage or leaking, replacing it as necessary. If no damage or leaking is found, heat-protective tape will be…
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2013-2014 Santa Fe Sport vehicles previously repaired under recall numbers 15V-568 and 17V-226. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been…
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at…
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles previously repaired under recall campaign 17V-152. The seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will again verify the connection between the seat belt linkage and the pretensioner and additionally install a warning label to prevent future seat belt…
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Sonata and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine, replacing the engine short block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer…
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners and dealers will inspect the connection between the seat belt linkages and the seat belt anchor pretensioners, repairing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is…
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, through May 29, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable may detach from from the shift lever pin.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, repair the connection between the shift cable and shift lever, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may…
Federal defect investigations
Led to recall campaign 23V877.
Led to recall campaign 20V024.
Led to recall campaign 20V061000.
Led to recall campaign 18V907000.
Led to recall campaign 17V226000.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2014 Hyundai Sonata reliable?
The 2014 Hyundai Sonata drew 1,079 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 25/100, scored against the model's worst year (2011).
What are the most common 2014 Hyundai Sonata problems?
The top reported problems for the 2014 Hyundai Sonata are engine (320 complaints), electrical (258), and other (98).
At what mileage do 2014 Hyundai Sonata problems show up?
Owners most often report 2014 Hyundai Sonata problems around 73,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 40,850 and 100,000 miles.
Does the 2014 Hyundai Sonata have recalls?
7 recall campaigns apply to the 2014 Hyundai Sonata. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.